NEW YORK – Joey Votto connected on an 83-mph slider and New York Mets starter Carlos Carrasco turned to watch as center fielder Mark Canha made the catch with an arm pressed against the wall in left-center field to end the sixth inning.
Five innings earlier, Votto sent a 93-mph fastball to the warning track in left field where Mets outfielder Jeff McNeil made the catch one step in front of the wall.
It was that type of day for the Cincinnati Reds in a 6-2 loss at Citi Field. Facing the National League East-leading Mets, they need more things to break their way.